Lawrie to Chengdu long term

[Wee-mac]

Link from 442. Last bit is interesting, hopefully brings good things.

http://au.fourfourtwo.com/News/200854,chengdu-sign-up-lawrie-as-boss.aspx

 

[midfielder]

Hope he spots a couple of good players and sends them our way...

 

[Bex]

Hmmm...would be nice, but somehow I expect Lawrie will probably want to keep the good players at the Blades as of this point in time.

 

[Muppet]

Lawrie signed a one year deal to coach the Blades and act as a consultant for CCM in Asia. Good luck Lawrie and thanks for the memories. I wish you every success this year. With the breaks between the Chinese and A League I am hoping that you will still put in an appearance at the bar and regale us with stories from the Far East.

 

[Roy Law]

The Ambassador thing is weird - seems as if the ideal compromise (for the club) has been reached; Lawrie, gently, now off the books and the possibility of bringing in someone who is a genuine expert in marketing (Lawrie was always wonderfully enthusiastic but I don't think he was the man to drive revenue from sales to the people of the Central Coast).Although, knowing the club, they probably won't bother. Anyway, hope he is very succesful and enjoys his experience in China. He's a top man.

 

[Bex]

Here here for our Lawrie! Welcome back at the Kendall Bar any time and will be missed.

 

[Dutch Wives]

Went to watch Shanghai v Chengdu last night. Score was 4-1, Though Chengdu were pretty unlucky as they dominated the midfield in all but about 10-20 minutes, failed to put away chances and slipped a few against the run of play.

Kwas had a good match, playing as a striker in a 442, though he floated to the left and right a fair bit. Played with plenty of heart as usual.

All in all it was great to see Laurie on the touchline again.

 

[promdi442]

Next home game will include former Mariner Dean Heffernan in the opposition. Could be interesting. Mrs McK arriving today Lawrie will have someone there who can understand him finally.

 

[Dutch Wives]

Good to hear. Having someone to communicate is not to be underestimated, I'd have gone crazy by now if I was living by myself lol.

 

[Matt--Simon]

Lawrie mckinna has stepped down as coach of chengu blades

 

[Atomic]

Tweet from Lawrie...

"Yes I have stepped down as head coach of Chengdu Blades but I will update you tomorrow as I have another meeting with the club"

 

[Sydney Mariner]

I for one sincerely hope Lawrie comes back and takes up a position at the mariners, whatever that might be. Even though I think the A-League may have progressed/advanced beyond him as a coach, he built this club from scratch and that should be embraced. It's guys like him that will help build the history of A-League clubs, and the league itself... think Don Revie at Leeds, Sir Alex at Man Utd, kenny dalglish at L'pool etc.

 

[midfielder]

Sydney Mariner

Agree ... one thinks marketing or maybe the club manager...

 

[Atomic]

I dont know if this has been posted elsewhere on the forum but here's Fish's interview with Lawrie

http://soundcloud.com/yellowarmy/fish-interviews-lawrie-mckinna#

 

[Marquee]

Was just about to post that. Top listen, makes his decision totally understandable.